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Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama

Utagawa Yoshikazu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a triptych print depicting a procession of foreigners. The procession moves from left to right. On the left panel, a large American flag is carried by a man on the left side of the group. Several men in military uniforms and formal attire walk; some carry musical instruments. In the middle panel, a man on horseback leads the group. On the right panel, a horse-drawn carriage with four people inside is pulled by a black horse. The carriage is surrounded by men in military uniforms. Buildings with dark roofs and a wooden fence are in the background. The sky is blue with some trees and a mountain visible. The print is colorful with muted tones. The scene appears to take place in Yokohama.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd month, 1861
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 296 px
Museum record:
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